Jobs in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Associate Medical Director
Job summary
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is seeking an Associate Medical Director to lead and influence the future of health and care in Scotland. This hybrid role emphasizes clinical leadership and strategic planning, offering a pivotal opportunity for those with extensive medical expertise, particularly in surgery. The position is vital for achieving better health outcomes and ensuring robust, evidence-based practices in NHS Scotland.
Qualifications
- Extensive medical expertise in health care delivery.
- Experience in leadership roles within the NHS.
- Strong understanding of strategic objectives in health care.
Responsibilities
- Shape the future of health and care in Scotland.
- Ensure achievement of strategic objectives.
- Embed high-quality medical expertise across all areas.
Skills
Education
We are recruiting for a new Associate Medical Director.
- Deadline for applications: 3 August 2025
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh base with hybrid working
Salary: current salary will apply
This role is a three-year secondment opportunity for up to three days (six sessions) per week.
The successful candidate will be pivotal in shaping the future of health and care in Scotland. This is a unique role and an exciting opportunity to be a medical leader in NHS Scotland.
The post holder will play a major role in ensuring we achieve our strategic objectives. We will need them to draw on extensive expertise to secure better outcomes for people accessing health and care in Scotland. You will contribute across all our areas of work, embedding high-quality medical expertise, clinical leadership, and ensuring our work is informed by the latest knowledge and intelligence.
Applications are welcome from all eligible candidates, with a particular welcome for applicants from:
- surgery
We are a growing organisation with a strong track record of successful delivery. It combines the major components that support higher quality and safer care, such as providing robust evidence, practical improvement support, and independent external assurance.
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